The 15 US states where young people are moving in, jobs are plentiful, and business is booming

It's been nearly nine years since America fell into the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. While the recovery has been slow and steady on the whole, some states have bounced back stronger than others.

The country's most populous states — California, Texas, and Florida — all appear on the list. But it's Colorado and North Dakota that come out on top, with high marks for young population growth and job opportunities.

Read on to see the top 15 states where young people are moving in, jobs are plentiful, and business is booming.